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Unraveling 3 Myths About Renting Disposal Bins

Budget Bin - Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Renting disposal bins can be so helpful for projects at home or at work that involve throwing stuff away. However, there are some commonly believed myths about renting disposal bins that may prevent people from ever reaping the benefits. Below, we’ll list some of the misinformation surrounding the rental of disposal bins and the information you need to make the best decision for your project.

Myth #1 – Renting Disposal Bins Is Not Affordable

Many people assume that renting a waste container is out of their budget. Before ruling out the possibility of renting a waste container, those people should consider the alternatives. For example, if you choose to drop trash off at the nearest transfer station, you have to transport the trash yourself and will then be charged by the kilogram to drop it off, which can add up quickly.

Most dumpster rental companies typically require a rental fee as well as a deposit to cover disposal costs. Your final price is calculated after the company picks the bin up and weighs it.

Considering the time and effort that you save by renting a waste container, it is much more affordable than you might think.

Myth #2 – You Have To Order Disposal Bins In Advance

Some people may not rent disposal bins for their project because they didn’t plan ahead and assume that they can’t order one at the last minute. This isn’t the case. In fact, there are rental companies that offer same-day bin delivery as long as the order is placed before a certain time of day.

Myth #3 – Using Disposal Bins Is Not Environmentally Friendly

Perhaps some people believe that everything they put into a waste container goes straight to a landfill and is thus harmful to the environment. Impressively, there are actually rental companies who do their due diligence and strive to be environmentally conscious in their operations. Such companies make every effort to divert a majority of trash away from landfills.